The Daily US News Drip — Tue, Oct 27, 2026
15-Year-old Arrested in Famu-area Shooting That Wounded 12
https://dripcast.ai/story/302027-15-year-old-arrested-in-famu-area-shooting-that-wounded-12
A shooting at a party near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium left 11 people injured, including children; police said none were intended targets. Police arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the shooting, and he faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and a firearm-possession charge. He was involved in a physical altercation with someone he knew before the shooting.
FTC and 20 States Challenge Dollar General Over Pricing Practices
https://dripcast.ai/story/302424-ftc-and-20-states-challenge-dollar-general-over-pricing-practices
The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states, including Connecticut, are suing Dollar General over alleged deceptive pricing practices. The lawsuit claims the retailer routinely charges customers more at checkout than the prices displayed on shelves or advertised. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined the coalition bringing the case.
Tennessee Launches Manhunt After Murder Convict Escapes Prison
https://dripcast.ai/story/302324-tennessee-launches-manhunt-after-murder-convict-escapes-prison
A manhunt is underway in Tennessee after Jacob Morley, 28, escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville by breaching a perimeter fence in his prison uniform. Morley was serving a life sentence for murdering Cody Birchfield, whose body was found buried beneath Morley’s home, and was also convicted of several other crimes; prison staff discovered he was missing after an emergency headcount. The Tennessee Department of Correction warns the public not to approach him and asks anyone with information to call (844) 832-3463.
United Jet Returns to Vegas Over Onboard Security Concern
https://dripcast.ai/story/302149-united-jet-returns-to-vegas-over-onboard-security-concern
United Flight 1681, carrying 150 passengers and six crew members, returned safely to Las Vegas after a crew member reportedly spotted a text suggesting a hijacking threat on a passenger’s phone. United described the incident as a potential security concern, and no injuries were reported. The FAA said it will investigate; after an overnight delay caused by crew time limits, the flight later departed for Newark.
Tennessee Authorities Search for Escaped Convicted Killer Jacob Morley
https://dripcast.ai/story/302679-tennessee-authorities-search-for-escaped-convicted-killer-jacob-morley
Authorities in Tennessee are searching for Jacob Allen Morley, a convicted murderer serving a life sentence, after he escaped from a medium-security state prison and remained at large. Investigators say surveillance video shows Morley stealing a work truck, identified as a Ford pickup. Authorities have released images of the escape and are asking residents to check home security-camera footage for signs of him.
Mcrib is Back in Select Cities: See Where It’s Available
https://dripcast.ai/story/302140-mcrib-is-back-in-select-cities-see-where-its-available
McDonald’s has brought back the McRib, the seasonal favorite that fast-food fans look forward to each fall. It’s returning in select cities. Check whether it’s available near you.
Body Discovered Near Disneyland Resort Entrance
https://dripcast.ai/story/302136-body-discovered-near-disneyland-resort-entrance
A 65-year-old man was found dead outside the Disneyland Resort entrance in Anaheim, California. Police were at the scene as authorities processed the area. The sidewalk was blocked off, and pedestrians were redirected around it.
Cyberattack Disrupts New Mexico Hospital Care, Closes Clinics
https://dripcast.ai/story/302522-cyberattack-disrupts-new-mexico-hospital-care-closes-clinics
A cybersecurity threat disrupted operations across the University of New Mexico Health System and Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, prompting officials to divert ambulances to other hospitals and cancel clinic appointments, including at Sandoval Regional Medical Center. UNM told patients to call 911 for emergencies and delay non-emergency care, while asking non-essential staff and some students to leave campus; clinical and essential personnel were exempt. The university opened an emergency operations center to assess the impact and prevent further attacks, and said it was working to resolve the issue.
76-Foot Upstate Spruce to Deck Rockefeller Center for Christmas 2026
https://dripcast.ai/story/302376-76-foot-upstate-spruce-to-deck-rockefeller-center-for-christmas-2026
Rockefeller Center has selected a 75-year-old Norway spruce, standing 76 feet tall, for its 2026 Christmas display. The tree comes from West Edmeston, New York, and is scheduled to arrive in Manhattan on Nov. 7.
Second Wichita State Student Arrested in Campus Rape Case
https://dripcast.ai/story/302289-second-wichita-state-student-arrested-in-campus-rape-case
James Vandenberg was arrested at a Wichita State University dorm and charged with rape in connection with an alleged sexual assault on campus. The arrest marks the second alleged sexual assault at the university in one month. A university spokesperson said sexual violence has no place in a campus community and that the school is committed to following applicable laws and its reporting, investigative, and student-support processes.
Former Soldier Gets 59 Years for Wife’s Murder and Storm Drain Dumping
https://dripcast.ai/story/302956-former-soldier-gets-59-years-for-wifes-murder-and-storm-drain-dumping
Zarrius Hildabrand was sentenced to 59 years in prison for murdering his wife, Saria Barney Hildabrand, in Alaska. He shot her in the head and dumped her body in a storm drain, then joined her family in searching for her despite knowing she was dead. The judge scolded Hildabrand for showing concern for “anyone other than himself.”
Record Tides Flood Southern California, Trap Driver in Mill Valley
https://dripcast.ai/story/302910-record-tides-flood-southern-california-trap-driver-in-mill-valley
Unusually high tides flooded streets and businesses from Newport Beach to Long Beach, while coastal flooding also reached Mill Valley, where a driver trapped in a car was rescued with a tow-truck ramp. The San Pedro tide gauge set a record at 8.02 feet, and La Jolla’s sea level neared its station record as officials warned of flooding and beach erosion along the Southern California coast. Newport Beach distributed about 25,000 sandbags and crews pumped out water, while forecasters attributed the elevated ocean levels to unusually warm waters and several factors affecting tides.
El Paso NAACP Denounces Viral KKK Costume Videos
https://dripcast.ai/story/302880-el-paso-naacp-denounces-viral-kkk-costume-videos
Viral social media videos showed a group wearing white robes and hoods resembling Ku Klux Klan attire in El Paso, Texas. The El Paso branch of the NAACP and local police condemned the imagery, which may have involved youths. The NAACP also urged local leaders to condemn it.
U.S. Halts Visa-free Travel for Chinese Visitors Over Security Concerns
https://dripcast.ai/story/302864-us-halts-visa-free-travel-for-chinese-visitors-over-security-concerns
The Trump administration has suspended visa-free travel for Chinese nationals to the Northern Mariana Islands. Homeland Security cited concerns about birth tourism and espionage. The department also pointed to illegal travel to nearby Guam.
Camille Grammer Says Ex Kelsey Forgot Their Daughter’s Birthday
https://dripcast.ai/story/302791-camille-grammer-says-ex-kelsey-forgot-their-daughters-birthday
Camille Grammer accused her ex-husband, actor Kelsey Grammer, of failing to acknowledge their daughter Mason’s 25th birthday. She made the accusation in an Instagram post and placed a clown emoji over Kelsey’s face. Camille is an alum of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” while Kelsey is known for “Frasier.”
U.S. Urges Caution for Travelers to 13 Countries After Attacks
https://dripcast.ai/story/302787-us-urges-caution-for-travelers-to-13-countries-after-attacks
The State Department has warned Americans to rethink travel to 13 Middle Eastern countries amid attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi forces. The attacks have caused civilian deaths and widespread travel disruptions. The department said hostilities could escalate rapidly beyond the immediate area.
Florida Woman Accused of Setting Man Ablaze After Dispute, Leaving Him Critically Burned
https://dripcast.ai/story/302712-florida-woman-accused-of-setting-man-ablaze-after-dispute-leaving-him-critically
Police say Tanisha Shelton allegedly doused a man with an accelerant and set him on fire after an argument, leaving him with burns over 80 percent of his body. A witness was present, and police say Shelton asked to borrow a lighter before the attack. Shelton was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree [charge not fully specified].
Fake Kidnapping Scheme to Target Border Patrol Falls Apart on Video
https://dripcast.ai/story/302700-fake-kidnapping-scheme-to-target-border-patrol-falls-apart-on-video
Yuriana Julia Pelaez Calderón pleaded guilty in federal court to staging her own kidnapping and falsely blaming ICE officers. Prosecutors said the fabricated story was intended to support a lawsuit against Border Patrol and smear federal officers. She altered her appearance and hid in California before video recorded her at a fast-food restaurant.
New Haven Police Seek E-bike Rider in Professor’s Fatal Hit-and-run
https://dripcast.ai/story/302537-new-haven-police-seek-e-bike-rider-in-professors-fatal-hit-and-run
Southern Connecticut State University professor Michael “Mike” Shea has died after being struck by an e-bike rider who fled the scene in a hit-and-run. Police say the rider ran a red light before hitting Shea at Whalley and West Rock avenues in New Haven’s Westville neighborhood. Shea died roughly two weeks after the crash, and New Haven police are seeking the rider.
Teenager Dies in Wrong-way Crash on Revere’s Route 1
https://dripcast.ai/story/302536-teenager-dies-in-wrong-way-crash-on-reveres-route-1
A 17-year-old high school senior was killed when a wrong-way vehicle struck another car head-on on Route 1 in Revere, just south of Sargent Street. The crash happened around 3 a.m. Sunday; the teen was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to a Boston hospital. Triton Regional High School remembered the student as kind and caring, expressed condolences to the family, and said the school community was heartbroken, as state police investigate.